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Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Rail-cum-Road Bridge across Brahmaputra river near the existing Saraighat bridge at Guwahati approved at cost of Rs. 996.75 Crore
In a series of tweets Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari said furthering Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of Gati Shakti, the project for Rail-cum-Road Bridge across Brahmaputra river near the existing Saraighat bridge at Guwahati has been approved at the cost of Rs. 996.75 Crore which will be shared by NHAI & Ministry of Railways. He said the cost of approaches/viaducts Rs. 322 Crore will be entirely built by NHAI.
Shri Gadkari said the bridge would connect north bank of Assam to south bank ie. Guwahati across Brahmaputra river. Once the bridge is completed, it would provide seamless & strategic connectivity across river with heavy traffic at present of more than 75000 PCUs , he added.
Ministry of Railways
Shri P. S. Mishra, IRTS officer of 1982 batch takes over as Member Traffic, Railway Board
Shri Purnendu S. Mishra, Indian Railway Traffic Service  Officer of 1982 Batch, took over as new Member Traffic , Railway Board and Ex-officio Secretary to the Government of India in the afternoon of 17.07.2019.. Prior to joining this post, Shri Mishra was the General Manager  of South Eastern Railway  and Eastern Railway .
Shri Mishra worked in various capacities viz. General Manager, , Principal Chief Operations Manager , Advisor , Executive Director , Railway Board, Divisional Railway Manager  and Chief Transportation Planning Manager . Apart from this, Shri Mishra worked as Chief Freight Transportation Manager, Chief Transportation Planning Manager & Chief Passenger Transportation Manager, both in East Coast Railway and East Central Railway.
Shri Mishra has undergone various training programmes abroad viz. Advanced Leadership Programme and Advanced Strategy Management Programme in Pittsburg, USA and Long Haul Operations in South Africa. Shri Mishra has keen interest in sports and welfare activities.
Ministry of Education
Union Minister of State for Education reviews academic programs of Manipur University
NEP 2020, emphasizes on holistic education
Holistic education is very important today, said Union minister of state for education Dr Subhas Sarkar who had a review meeting with officials and professors of the Manipur University at the university campus in Imphal on Monday.
The Union minister is currently in Imphal on a four day visit in the state. He arrived here on July 2 and on the third day of his tour he held the review meeting today before an interaction session with the students of the university.
The review meeting mainly focused on the implementation of the National Education Policy 2020. The Union Minister invited suggestions and comments from the professors of the Centrally run university in the smooth implementation of the new education policy of the country.
He observed that holistic education is more important today than ever before because of the ease with which students can access information.
Holistic education focuses immensely on each student discovering their unique pathway. The development of emotional, intellectual, physical, spiritual and social aspects of the student are the main focus areas of holistic education, he said.
At the same time to fix the target of the student is also equally important, he said, asking the professors present in the meeting to focus on imposing holistic education to the students
Dr Sarkar added that NEP 2020 aims to strengthen the new learning paradigm by adopting new education technologies or developing available in-house skills.
The students' acquired knowledge will help them to establish values as well as contribute to the nation and the world's development, he observed.
He also stressed that inclusion of Indian knowledge systems in teaching and learning while asserting that to know what the aim of the education is very important in holistic education.
Registrar of MU Prof W Chanbabu who initiated the review meeting presented a brief history of Manipur University which is now functioning under the Union ministry of human resource development.
He informed that the university is preparing to start implementation of the NEP from the 2022-23 academic sessions.
State education minister Th Basantakumar and vice chancellor professor N Lokendra Singh of MU were among others who took part in the review meeting.
The VC stressed on the need for expansion of the present campus of the university or opening of a second campus of the university so that it accommodates ever increasing infrastructures.
After the review meeting, the Union MoS for education also interacted with the students of the university at the court hall of the university.
During the programme, Dr Sarkar encouraged the students to work hard to achieve their future aims.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID - 19 Vaccination Update - Day 395
India’s cumulative vaccination coverage crosses 173.38 Crore
More than 40 lakh Vaccine doses administered today till 7 pm
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 173.38 Crore  today. More than 40 lakh  Vaccine Doses have been administered till 7 pm today. More than 1.72 Crore  Precaution Doses for the identified categories of beneficiaries  for COVID vaccination have been administered so far. The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late tonight.
The cumulative coverage of vaccine doses, segregated based on population priority groups, is as follows:
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|
Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
|
|
HCWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
10399674
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
9935775
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
3913679
|
|
FLWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
18405717
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
17385031
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
5466554
|
|
Age Group 15-18 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
52401155
|
|
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
16310368
|
|
Age Group 18-44 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
548609814
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
428258342
|
|
Age Group 45-59 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
201733070
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
176695778
|
|
Over 60 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
125968073
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
110086030
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
8247242
|
|
Cumulative 1st dose administered
|
|
957517503
|
|
Cumulative 2nd dose administered
|
|
758671324
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
17627475
|
|
Total
|
|
1733816302
Today’s achievement in the vaccination exercise, segregated by population priority groups, is as follows:
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|
Date: 14th February, 2022 
|
|
HCWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
132
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
2810
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
26333
|
|
FLWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
300
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
5297
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
50035
|
|
Age Group 15-18 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
257207
|
|
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
1260679
|
|
Age Group 18-44 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
336822
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
1341503
|
|
Age Group 45-59 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
60197
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
275743
|
|
Over 60 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
45449
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
168330
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
209759
|
|
Cumulative 1st dose administered
|
|
700107
|
|
Cumulative 2nd dose administered
|
|
3054362
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
286127
|
|
Total
|
|
4040596
The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from COVID-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 169.63 Cr
More than 14.70 lakh Vaccine Doses administered in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently stands at 96.19%
83,876 New Cases reported in the last 24 hours
India's Active Caseload currently stands at 11,08,938
Weekly Positivity Rate is presently at 9.18%
With the administration of more than 14.70 lakh Doses  vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 169.63 Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today.
This has been achieved through 1,88,18,564 sessions. The break-up of the cumulative figure as per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
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|
Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
|
|
HCWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
1,03,97,781
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
99,03,933
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
36,60,707
|
|
FLWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
1,84,01,732
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
1,73,20,283
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
47,91,948
|
|
Age Group 15-18 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
4,94,74,550
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
58,41,998
|
|
Age Group 18-44 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
54,49,45,193
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
41,62,01,224
|
|
Age Group 45-59 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
20,10,28,565
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
17,40,94,991
|
|
Over 60 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
12,54,12,674
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
10,84,67,154
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
64,38,022
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
1,48,90,677
|
|
Total
|
|
1,69,63,80,755
1,99,054 patients have recovered in the last 24 hours and the cumulative tally of recovered patients  is now at 4,06,60,202.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 96.19%.
83,876 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
India’s Active Caseload is presently at 11,08,938. Active cases constitute 2.62% of the country's total Positive Cases.
The testing capacity across the country continues to be expanded. The last 24 hours saw a total of 11,56,363 tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 74.15 Cr  cumulative tests.
While testing capacity has been enhanced across the country, Weekly Positivity Rate in the country currently stands at 9.18% and the Daily Positivity rate is reported to be 7.25%.
Prime Minister's Office
PM speaks to Tamil Nadu CM about heavy rainfall in parts of the state
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has spoken to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, Thiru M K Stalin and discussed the situation in the wake of heavy rainfall in parts of the state. Shri Modi has also assured all possible support from the Centre in rescue and relief work.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"Spoke to Tamil Nadu CM, Thiru @mkstalin and discussed the situation in the wake of heavy rainfall in parts of the state. Assured all possible support from the Centre in rescue and relief work. I pray for everyone’s well-being and safety."
Prime Minister's Office
PM appreciates inauguration of development works in New Delhi
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has appreciated the inauguration of development works in New Delhi.
Sharing a tweet by Union Minister for Home Affairs, Shri Amit Shah, the Prime Minister tweeted;
“सुविधाओं और सौंदर्यीकरण के ये प्रयास दिल्ली के लोगों के जीवन में खुशी के नए रंग भरने वाले हैं।”
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
CBI Arrests Seven Accused Including Proprietor Of Private Company, Private Persons, Executive Secretary Etc In An Alleged Bribery Of Rs. 19.96 Lakh And Recovers Cash Of Rs.26.60 Lakh During Searches
Mumbai | 17th September 2023
The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested seven accused including Proprietor of Private Company, Private Persons, Executive Secretary to CMD of Bridge & Roof Company Ltd etc in an alleged bribery of Rs.19.96 Lakh.
A case was registered against Proprietor of a private company, other private persons, Unknown Public Servants of Bridge & Roof Company  Ltd and Other Unknown Private Persons. It was alleged that a conspiracy was laid amongst the said accused for getting the tender of Eklavya Model Residential School , Odisha awarded to the private company in lieu of illegal gratification to unknown public servant of Bridge & Roof CompanyLtd, Kolkata. It was further alleged that a private person was demanding bribe on behalf of unknown officers of Bridge & Roof Company  Ltd., Kolkata, from the said Proprietor directly as well as through another private person for extending undue favour for awarding the said tender to the private company. It was also alleged that the Proprietor assured to send Rs. 20 lakhto said private person for unknown public servant of Bridge & Roof Company Ltd.
A trap was laid and after delivery of the bribe amount to said private person at Kolkata through alleged Hawala Channel, the said private person and another private person were apprehended. An alleged bribe amount of Rs. 19.96 Lakh was recovered from the possession of said private person.
During investigation, it was found that the said bribe was allegedly meant for Executive Secretary to CMD, Bridge and Roof Company  Ltd. The said Executive Secretary and other private persons were also caught.
Searches were conducted at different locations including at Kolkata, Delhi, Noida, Mumbai, Nagpur, Rajkot etc at the premises of the accused which led to recovery of several incriminating documents, digital evidences and cash of Rs. 26.60 Lakh.
The Proprietor was produced before the Competent Court at Ahmedabad and was remanded to police custody till 21.09.2023.
The remaining arrested accused will be produced before the Competent Court.
Ministry of Textiles
Financial assistance of 16,854.84 Lakh provided to States/State Agencies from 2019-20 to 2022-23  under National Handloom Development Programme
Ministry of Textiles is implementing National Handloom Development Programme across the country for development of handlooms and welfare of weavers.
Under the scheme, based on the proposals received from States/UTs, financial assistance is provided to eligible handloom agencies including State Handloom Agencies & Handloom Cooperative societies/weavers for implementation of various interventions like infrastructure development, purchase of upgraded looms & accessories, solar lighting units, construction of worksheds, design innovation, product development & diversification, capacity building, marketing of handloom products, Mudra loans at concessional rates etc. During the last three years and current year from 2019-20 to 2022-23 , total number of 31,094 weavers have been provided looms and accessories in the country.
Details of financial assistance provided to States/State Agencies during last three years and current year from 2019-20 to 2022-23  under National Handloom Development Programme are as under:
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S. No.
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|
State/UTs
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|
Financial assistance provided

|
|
1
|
|
Andhra Pradesh
|
|
2,216.73
|
|
2
|
|
Arunachal Pradesh
|
|
191.10
|
|
3
|
|
Assam
|
|
1,694.77
|
|
4
|
|
Bihar
|
|
491.44
|
|
5
|
|
Chhattisgarh
|
|
388.20
|
|
6
|
|
Gujarat
|
|
165.21
|
|
7
|
|
Haryana
|
|
6.60
|
|
8
|
|
Himachal Pradesh
|
|
72.98
|
|
9
|
|
Jammu & Kashmir
|
|
361.11
|
|
10
|
|
Jharkhand
|
|
475.27
|
|
11
|
|
Karnataka
|
|
682.25
|
|
12
|
|
Kerala
|
|
493.25
|
|
13
|
|
Ladakh
|
|
6.65
|
|
14
|
|
Madhya Pradesh
|
|
321.75
|
|
15
|
|
Maharashtra
|
|
245.64
|
|
16
|
|
Manipur
|
|
3,596.78
|
|
17
|
|
Mizoram
|
|
809.50
|
|
18
|
|
Nagaland
|
|
404.53
|
|
19
|
|
Orissa
|
|
1,009.83
|
|
20
|
|
Punjab
|
|
24.14
|
|
21
|
|
Rajasthan
|
|
59.10
|
|
22
|
|
Sikkim
|
|
126.58
|
|
23
|
|
Tamil Nadu
|
|
753.74
|
|
24
|
|
Telangana
|
|
570.19
|
|
25
|
|
Tripura
|
|
469.60
|
|
26
|
|
Uttar Pradesh
|
|
764.77
|
|
27
|
|
Uttarakhand
|
|
64.12
|
|
28
|
|
West Bengal
|
|
389.04
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
16,854.84
This information was given by the Minister of State for Textiles Smt. Darshana Jardosh in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM remembers Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee on his Punya Tithi
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid tributes to Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee on his Punya Tithi.
The Prime Minister tweeted :
"Remembering Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee on his Punya Tithi. His strong commitment to national integration and contribution to India's development journey will always be remembered. His ideals continue to guide us in our efforts towards furthering good governance."
Ministry of Law and Justice
Press Communique
Vide notifications dated 16.11.2021, in exercise of the power conferred by clause  of Article 224 and Article 222 of the Constitution of India, the President, after consultation with the Chief Justice of India, is pleased to appoint 03  as Additional Judges in the Calcutta High Court, for a period of two years, w.e.f. the date they assume charge of their respective offices and also transfer following 02 High Court Judges: -
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Sl.
No.
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Name 
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Name of High Court
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1.
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Krishna Rao, Advocate
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As Additional Judges of the Calcutta High Court.
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2.
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Bibhas Ranjan De, JO
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3.
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Ajoy Kumar Mukherjee, JO
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4.
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Justice Munishwar Nath Bhandari, Judge
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Transferred from Allahabad HC to Madras HC.
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5.
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Justice Satish Kumar Sharma, Judge
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Transferred from Rajasthan HC to Madhya Pradesh HC
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
SECI Organizes Online Yoga Workshop for Employees
In view of the COVID-19 pandemic, Solar Energy Corporation of India , a Central Public Sector Undertaking under Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has arranged a Yoga workshop for all its employees. The benefits of yoga is known to increase immunity and improve overall well-being. Special online yoga sessions have been arranged with a view to engage the employees in a group activity while providing for their health, stress management and fitness .
Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd  is a CPSU under the administrative control of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy , set up on 20th September, 2011 to facilitate the implementation of JNNSM and achievement of targets set therein. It is the only CPSU dedicated to the solar energy sector
Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates Shri Bhagwant Mann on taking oath as Punjab CM
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Shri Bhagwant Mann on taking oath as Chief Minister of Punjab.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"Congratulations to Shri @BhagwantMann Ji on taking oath as Punjab CM. Will work together for the growth of Punjab and welfare of the state’s people."
PIB Headquarters
ISROplans 12 to 14 mission in the year 2019,
ISRO has planned twelve to fourteen launch missions in the year 2019, which includes Chandrayaan –II. Speaking to media after the successful launch of PSLV C-43 today, Dr. K.Sivan, Chairman, ISRO, said India’s modern earth observation satellite HysIS and 30 foreign co-passenger satellites were placed in the determined orbits.
He said, the main purpose of the HysIS is to exactly identify the objects on the surface of the earth with high precision and resolution. HysIS will start sending the images from the fifth day of the injection, he added.
With HysIS, we have 47 operational satellites that are active now in their orbits, meant for applications like communications, earth observation, scientific studies and navigation.
Speaking on the Gaganyaan, he said the process is going in the right directionand ISRO is planning to launch the first unmanned missionas a precursor to Gaganyaan by December 2020, followed by one more mission by July 2021. He further added that ISRO plans to accomplish the manned mission by December, 2021.
When asked why GSAT-11is being launched from French Guiana, Director, U R Rao Satellite Centre, P. Kunhikrishnan saidGSAT-11 weighing 5.86 ton cannot be carried by the GSLVMk – III which has the capacity to lift only up to four-ton class payloads. Though its capacity is being augmented gradually to carry much heavier satellites, the national space agency has to go in for launches from abroad to meet the current requirement.
Ministry of Education
Union HRD Minister and Sports Minister launch ‘Fit Hai to Hit Hai India’ under Fit India campaign for school children
13,868 schools affiliated to CBSE have participated in various Fit India programs and 11,682 schools have also received the Fit India flag- Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank'
Through Fit India Campaign we are trying to make children both mentally and physically healthy- Shri Kiren Rijiju
Union Human Resource Development Minister Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' and Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs and Ministry of Minority Affairs Shri Kiren Rijiju interacted with students here today under the Fit India campaign by the Government of India. Olympic medal winner badminton player Ms P.V Sindhu and Indian football team Captain Shri. Sunil Chhetri were also present at the "Fit Hai To Hit Hai India" program organized under the Fit India campaign. During this live interaction, all the dignitaries held detailed talks on being fit and enumerated the importance of fitness.The Fit India Talks sessions are being organized in association with the Sports Authority of India and the Ministry of Human Resource Development.
Speaking on the occasion Shri Pokhriyal said that a lot of people have joined the Fit India campaign launched by the Government of India in a very short time. On the clarion call of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, people have undertook the fitness mission in their everyday life. The Minister informed that Central Board of Secondary Education  also announced in April that it would launch a new series of fitness sessions for school going children in the Fit India Active Day program under this campaign. 13,868 schools affiliated to CBSE have participated in various Fit India programs and 11,682 schools have also received the Fit India flag. She Pokhriyal said that during the pandemic, it is very important that we all stay fit and motivate students to stay fit and the battle against this disease can be won only by staying fit. A fit person's immunity keeps him away from all kinds of diseases. The Minister hoped that that students across the country will also incorporate fitness and healthy habits into their lives.
Addressing the students in this special dialogue, Shri Rijiju said that our Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has always inspired all the countrymen to stay fit. They always believe It has been said that India will remain fit only then India will move forward. In this direction, they not only started the Fit India campaign, but also highlighted the importance of yoga in the world. The Minister informed that Government have started connecting the children with fitness. Children are the future of our country and through this campaign we are trying to make them both mentally and physically healthy. Many fitness icons have joined this campaign to motivate students and encourage them to remain healthy and fit.
World famous Badminton player and Olympic medal winner Ms. PV Sindhu and Indian football team captain Shri. Sunil Chhetri also shared fitness tips with the students on the occasion and inspired them by telling the advantages of staying fit.
Ministry of Jal Shakti
Inspection of Ganga River
Erosion and deposition of silt is a natural process in alluvial rivers. Rivers carry, pickup and drop silt load as per their regime conditions, i.e. discharge in the river, river slope, morphology, nature of silt etc. Morphological studies are undertaken, inter-alia, for finding vulnerable spots of erosion & deposition of silt in the rivers. Central Water Commission has undertaken morphological studies of various rivers including Ganga and Yamuna starting Xth Plan using remote sensing technique through consultancy services from various reputed technical institutions.
In response to the concerns raised by State Government of Bihar, the Government has also undertaken a study through an independent agency, on the issue of flood and siltation in river Ganga due to Farakka Barrage in the State of Bihar, under the supervision of a Committee which also includes representatives from State Government of Bihar.
The issue of de-siltation of rivers has been considered by the Government since long. In this context, a Committee headed by former Chairman, CWC had studied the siltation pattern in few rivers in India and inter-alia concluded that de-silting of rivers, in general was not feasible technically due to several reasons like non-sustainability, non-availability of vast land required for the disposal of dredged material etc. However, cost effective measures for removal of drainage congestion in specific reaches of rivers for channel capacity improvement and navigation purposes are formulated and implemented by concerned States/ agencies as per requirement. The Union Government renders assistance to States which is technical, advisory, catalytic and promotional in nature.
The Government has not fixed any time limit for removal of the silt deposits.
This Information was given by the Minister of State for Jal Shakti Shri Bishweswar Tudu in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.